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A rosy, glowy DIY facial

Written By Stefanie Grant-Cassel - April 02 2017

I know it's been a while since I've shared a skincare diary with you guys...

Every week I intend to write down what I do to my face but then I realize that by about Tuesday afternoon I've completely forgotten to keep track!

To compromise, I'll share this lovely facial masque recipe that I enjoyed last week.

I call it my rosy, glowy facial, because it's pink, full of roses, and makes my skin G L O W !!!

Here's what you need:

1. Cleanser + Masque $10/$30 Honestly, this simple, exfoliating, skin-brightening, healing cleanser is probably my favorite product that I make. It has completely changed my face, and I don't think I could ever wash my face with regular soap or liquid foaming cleansers again.

2. Pink Kaolin Clay Add-in $6 French pink kaolin clay is actually a combination of red and white kaolin clay. It's a step up from the white kaolin clay that's already in my cleanser in terms of pulling impurities from your pores, but it's more gentle than red kaolin clay. I use this when I want a good, deep clean but don't want to fuss with a charcoal masque. Also, there's just something about it - (the pink color perhaps?) that makes my skin look so radiant and glowy!

3. Rose Hydrosol $14 I've been loving my rose hydrosol lately. It's hydrating, smells amazing, balances your skin's oil production... I mean, why use regular water on your face when you can use water that comes out of roses?!

4. Facial Oil $12/$35 Because it's absolutely chock full of amazing goodness for your skin. It's cleansing, anti-inflammatory, healing, helps even skin tone... it's my powerhouse do it all serum!

Bonus if you want to be really fancy:

5. Sandalwood Powder Add-in $16 This isn't necessary to get all of the benefits of this mask, but it is so, so lovely and totally worth the cost. Sandalwood powder has antiseptic properties that help heal/stop breakouts, and it also has moisturizing/antiaging benefits. Plus, it smells like sandalwood and makes you feel so luxurious! My favorite!

What to do:

1. Remove your makeup. Always start a masque on a clean face. I highly recommend doing a quick oil cleanse first.

2. Wet your face with water. (Or, if you want to be really fancy, rose hydrosol.)

3. Sprinkle about a tablespoon of cleanser into the palm of your hand.

4. On top of that, sprinkle about 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of the pink kaolin clay (and optional sandalwood powder.) Note that these measurements are approximate. If you follow my instagram stories, you can probably tell that I just eyeball it while standing over my bathroom sink. If you're uptight about that stuff, feel free to get out measuring spoons and mix this up in a little bowl!

5. Add 3-5 drops of facial oil to the powder mixture.

6. Use your free hand to turn on the sink and sprinkle a bit of water onto the powder oil mixture to make a paste. Go slowly by adding a few drops at a time. You want to make something that you can spread onto your face easily that isn't too runny. It may take you a couple of tries to find the consistency that you like!

7. Let it sit on your face for as long as you like. I like to wait a few minutes then...

8. Mist on rose hydrosol to keep the mask moist so it can stay on longer! The thing about clay masks is that once the clay dries, it's kind of done working. So if you really want your skin to get a good, luxurious facial, you'll want to keep it from drying out too quickly. Or, you can keep it short and sweet and rinse it off as soon as it dries. Up to you!

9. Rinse it off with warm water. If you're having trouble getting it off, use a warm, damp washcloth to gently wipe it away.

10. Tone with rose hydrosol or toning mist. You'll want to make sure to clear your pores of any excess clay. Spritz the hydrosol (or toning mist if you have it on hand) onto a cotton ball and wipe it all over your face. You'll see why this is a necessary step when you look at the cotton ball.

11. Moisturize with facial oil. I like to move quickly - while my face is still damp from the toner/hydrosol, I massage 3-4 drops of facial oil all over my face and neck. Doing this while your skin is still damp helps lock in that lovely hydrating hydrosol.

12. Follow with your usual nighttime routine. For me, that typically means a layer of beauty butter all over my face and eyes, and lip balm. I pretty much always do facials at night, because it seems weird to me to do all of that work and then go put on makeup or expose my skin to environmental pollution. Plus, I love to wake up to baby soft, glowing skin! If you want to do this in the morning, I highly recommend following with facial balm for a protective barrier before you put on makeup or head outside!

I mean... can you believe you're just $42 from radiant, healthy skin?

I love DIY beauty!

Let me know what you think!

-XO-

Stefanie

Charcoal Mask DIY

Written By Stefanie Grant-Cassel - March 11 2017

If you have oily, easily congested skin that's prone to clogged pores and breakouts, you will LOVE this simple DIY facial!

Here's what you need:

1. powdered cleanser + masque ($10/$30)

2. DIY activated charcoal powder ($6)

3. makeup remover + cleansing oil ($30) (and yes, you CAN put this oil on your face, I P R O M I S E !!!)

4. toning mist ($8/$25)

5. a clean washcloth and cotton balls/rounds

STEP 1: Wet your face with warm water

STEP 2: pour about a tablespoon of cleanser into your hand, and add a bit of charcoal powder. (About half a cap - a little goes a looooong way!)

It should look about like this:

STEP 3: Mix with water

Use your free hand to turn on the sink and sprinkle a bit of water onto the mixture until it forms a paste (mix with you fingers as you go and add water slowly so it doesn't get too runny!)

STEP 4: Massage it onto your face in circular motions

(Avoid your eyes and mouth, obviously.)

STEP 5: Let it dry

It doesn't take long. You can let it sit for about 5-10 minutes... up to you!

(Bonus points if you can sneak up on your significant other and scare the bejeezus out of them...)

STEP 6: Rinse and Oil Cleanse

Begin rinsing this off by splashing warm water on your face, per usual. You'll notice that it doesn't want to come off. The charcoal likes to attach itself to the gunk in your pores, which is somewhat gross, but also kind of cool, right?

You'll want to do an oil cleanse to get it all off:

Massage a dropper full of the cleansing oil into your damp skin (AGAIN, YOU SO CAN PUT OIL ON YOUR FACE, TRUST ME!!!)* while running hot water in the sink.

Take your wash cloth and hold it under the running faucet to get it nice and hot (don't burn yourself!)

Place the damp, hot washcloth over your face for about 30 seconds to 1 minute for a quick steam.

Use the cloth to gently wipe the oil (and excess charcoal) off of your face.

STEP 7: Toner

You'll notice that there's still a bit of charcoal on your face.

So, take your toning mist and give your face a good spritz. Then, spray down a cotton ball/pad and rub it over your skin until the charcoal comes off!

STEP 8: Moisturize

Yes, you will want to moisturize after you finish this.

Take about 4 drops of the cleansing oil and massage them into your skin.

You can follow with facial balm, beauty butter, or whatever night cream/day cream you prefer. But please don't put junk on your face guys, totally defeats the purpose - let me know if you need help deciphering ingredient labels! (If you are acne prone, I recommend my facial balm, because the matcha powder has antibacterial properties that are great for keeping breakouts at bay!)

*I know a lot of people with oily skin are afraid to put oil on their face. But once you try it, you'll find that it actually helps to balance oil production. (Beware though, not all oils are created equal! I formulated my cleansing oil with oily skin types in mind - jojoba and watermelon seed oil are two of my favorites for oily skin!)

And that's it!

So simple, right?!

FYI, you may or may not see results immediately. The first time I tried this, I was skeptical, and I assumed that charcoal was just another trendy skincare ingredient that didn't really do much. That night I examined my pores before bed, and they looked about the same to me. But the next morning, I was amazed by how much clearer and smoother my face looked! Now, I make sure to do this once or twice a week, and I've noticed way less breakouts and the blackheads on my nose are disappearing, which is nothing short of a miracle, am I right?!

If you add this to your weekly skincare regimen, and make sure you're not using other products that clog your pores, your skin will be soooo happy!

Try it and let me know what you think!

Oh, and for those of you with oily skin, I've created a bundle just for you. It contains everything you need to get started caring for your skin for just $64. (Full retail value is $71!)

Just scroll to the bottom of this post to order!

-XO-

Stefanie

Matcha Mask DIY

Written By Stefanie Grant-Cassel - January 30 2017

Finally - I'm getting to share one of my favorite (and ridiculously easy) skincare routines with you today!

You're going to LOVE it.

BEHOLD:

The Matcha Mask!

Ok, first of all... let's talk about matcha.

If you're not familiar, matcha powder is a finely ground whole green tea leaf that has been sipped in ceremonial Japanese and Chinese tea ceremonies for centuries. It's an acquired, grassy taste, which I personally happen to love. It's known for being a superfood that's full of antioxidants and for giving a caffeine boost without the buzz and crash of a cup of coffee.

It's also super beneficial when applied to your skin topically!

Matcha is...

full of powerful antioxidants - specifically, polyphenols called "catechins" that can help reverse free-radical damage.

It's anti-aging,

anti-inflammatory,

and has anti-bacterial properties, which means that it's a great way to support both acne prone skin AND aging complexions.

If you're concerned about breakouts, fine lines, reducing redness/irritation, and evening out skin tone, this is a mask you'll want to try ASAP.

Here's how:

1. Start with a clean face. If you're wearing makeup, I recommend doing an oil-cleanse to take everything off. Massage our makeup remover + cleansing oil into dry skin while running hot water over a clean washcloth. Place the hot washcloth over your face for a minute to give your skin a quick steam. Gently wipe off all of the oil (and dirt and makeup) with a washcloth. Wet down your face with water, then...

2. Mix your mask. Sprinkle about 1/2 a cap full of matcha powder into the palm of your hand. Then add about a tablespoon of our powder cleanser + masque. (This can also be done in a bowl if that's easier for you!) Use your free hand to turn on the sink and wet your fingers. Sprinkle water into the hand with the powder and mix with your fingers until the powder + water forms a paste. The consistency is up to you. If you don't want a lot of exfoliation, use more water. If you need a good scrub, use less water.

3. Massage it onto your face. Hopefully you know how to do that. No worries if you get messy!

4. Leave it on for a bit. This will dry fairly quickly. But you can leave it on as long as you like. (I'd go for 5-15 minutes.)

5. Rinse it off with warm water. You can gently wipe this off with a warm, damp washcloth, or, just splash your face until it's clean. Head's up though, your face is not really going to be clean right away. You're going to look at bit like the wicked witch of the west until the next step...

6. Another oil cleanse. Go back to step one and repeat. This should remove most of the green, while hydrating your skin too! To make sure it's all gone...

7. Tone. I like to spritz my face with toner and apply it to a cotton ball. Rub the cotton ball over your face to remove the last traces of matcha powder. Then, while your skin is still damp...

8. Moisturize. Use 3-5 drops of your favorite facial oil, then eye cream + night cream/day cream (I use my beauty butter for all of that.)

And that's it!

A simple little facial that will make you g l o w.

You could even fancy this up if you wanted to, by adding a tiny bit of aloe powder, or a few drops of facial oil... but it works so wonderfully on it's own that this is my go-to routine. I personally do this about every other week, whenever I feel like my face needs some extra TLC.

I'm so excited for you to try it - let me know what you think!

-XO-

Stefanie

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